College and Career Prep

Ready for Anything (and Everything): College and Career Prep at ALA

At American Leadership Academy, part of our mission is to provide our students with the best possible educational experience. This goes beyond the classroom. We give our students knowledge and training that will benefit them for the rest of their lives—in college, in their careers, and in their personal endeavors.

What does this look like in our schools?

A well rounded experience, with a full range of academic courses

State and nationally recognized athletic and fine arts programs that prepare students for college level participation

Extra curricular activities including clubs and service opportunities

Constant encouragement and support, with tutoring services available when needed, as well as maximum individual attention in classrooms

Highly qualified teachers who respect and love their students

RAISE leadership values, which instill a sense of leadership and community into our students

Career-focused and technical education programs that prepare students for the real world

By combining these practices with a moral and wholesome environment that fosters respect and hard work, we are preparing our students to learn, lead, and change the world.

Want to know more? We’d love to show you how our school’s unique setting can get your student started down the path to success. Tour one of our 7-12 campuses, at either Ironwood or Queen Creek, or ask about our new Gilbert North campus, located at Higley and the 202.

ALA offers…

Advanced Placement

American Leadership Academy offers a wide variety of advanced placement courses. These are challenging, college-level courses a high school student can take to earn credits. AP course offerings vary by campus; please view the course catalog for full course descriptions and availability.

Financial Literacy/College Prep Course

Available to 10th grade students, this course is specifically designed to prepare high school students for college and beyond, with opportunities to explore the college and career opportunities available to them.

Course offerings vary by campus; please view the course catalog for full course descriptions and availability.

Honors Courses

We want all ALA students to have every opportunity to excel and thrive. That is why we offer honors courses for students who show exceptional proficiency in certain subjects. Our students also have the opportunity to earn an Honors Diploma during their high school years. Please view the course catalog for full descriptions of honors courses offered. Honors course offerings vary by campus; please view the course catalog for full course descriptions and availability.

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment

Dual enrollment allows our students to enroll in certain classes offered by local colleges, while still attending ALA. We believe that this allows students the best opportunity for an exceptional education while helping them become fully prepared to pursue whatever path is right for them after graduation. Dual/Concurrent Enrollment course offerings vary by campus; please view the course catalog for full course descriptions and availability.

Additional CTE courses are offered through EVIT (the East Valley Institute for Technology). This separate technical school offers training in a variety of industries. ALA/EVIT students split time evenly between their two schools (transportation is not provided).

STEM Honors Program

ALA is proud to offer a STEM honors program, specifically designed to challenge students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. Students who wish to participate must meet certain qualifications, including a 3.8 weighted GPA and attendance in summer programs. Graduates of the program receive a STEM Honors Diploma. STEM course offerings vary by campus; please view the course catalog for full course descriptions and availability.

Which program is right for your student? Visit a campus today to learn more about our exceptional programs.

At ALA, we combine academic excellence and character development to create an exceptional educational experience. Our students are prepared to not just be the great students of today, but the great leaders of tomorrow.